Outreach Email Template Generator
An outreach email template generator is a tool that fills a proven email structure with your details. It…
Free broken link building template
Enter the dead link, its page and your replacement to get a polite broken link email.
Result
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The free broken link building template runs in your browser, needs no sign-up and never sends what you type anywhere.
Quick answer
A broken link building template creates an email that tells a site owner about a dead link on their page and offers your relevant page as a replacement. Rule of thumb: confirm the link really returns a 404, make sure your page covers what the old one did, and lead with the help, not the ask.
What is a broken link outreach template?
A broken link building template is a fill in the blanks outreach email. It combines the page where you found the dead link, the broken URL, what it used to cover and your replacement resource into three subject lines and a short body, in a short, detailed or report first style.
How do you use the Broken Link Outreach Template?
- Find a dead outbound link on a relevant page using a link checker or your SEO tool.
- Check an archived copy of the dead page and make sure your resource covers the same topic.
- Enter the page, its title, the broken URL and your replacement URL and title.
- Pick a style: short, detailed, or report first and offer your page if they reply.
- Copy the email, add a personal detail and send it to the page editor.
Does broken link building still work?
Yes, it still works when your replacement is genuinely useful, because you help the site owner fix a real problem. Reply rates are modest, often in the single digit percentages, so success depends on finding pages with several dead links and having a strong matching resource.
How do I find broken links on other sites?
Use a crawler or a browser link checker on resource pages in your niche, or use a backlink tool to find dead pages that still have many links pointing to them. Then list every page linking to that dead URL. Each one is an outreach prospect.
Is broken link building against Google guidelines?
No. Pointing out a broken link and suggesting a relevant replacement is normal outreach, and the editor decides whether to link. It becomes link spam if you pay for the link or demand keyword rich anchors, both listed in Google spam policies.
Quick reference
| Style | When to use it | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Short with replacement | Most prospects, cold outreach | About 45 to 70 words |
| Detailed with replacement | Editors who want context or several options | About 90 to 120 words |
| Report first, offer later | High value sites or wary editors | About 60 words, pitch after reply |
Worked example
Example
Example: on a "Composting resources for beginners" page you find a dead link to a home composting guide. With the short style the tool writes three subject lines, the first is 51 characters, and a body of 46 words with 3 links: their page, the broken URL and your replacement.
Frequently asked questions
What is broken link building?
Broken link building is an outreach method where you find dead links on other sites, create or point to a page that covers the same topic, and suggest it to the site owner as a replacement. The owner fixes a broken experience and may link to you.
How do I check that a link is really broken?
Open the URL in a private window and check the status with a header checker. A 404 or 410 means the page is gone. Timeouts and 5xx errors can be temporary, so recheck later before emailing anyone about them.
Should I include my link in the first email?
For most prospects, yes, a short email with the replacement saves both sides time. For high value sites, a report first email that only flags the dead link builds goodwill, and you share your resource after they reply.
What if my page does not match the broken one?
Then do not pitch it. Editors replace links only with pages that serve the same purpose. Check an archived copy of the dead page, then improve or create a resource that covers the same topic before reaching out.
Who should I email about a broken link?
Email the author or editor of the page, not a general support address. Look for an author bio, a contact page or the editorial team. A named person is far more likely to update the page than a shared inbox.
Does this template tool send emails or store data?
No. The template is built in your browser with plain JavaScript. It does not send emails or upload your URLs, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.
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